Weeplay Kids · Recalled
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
- Units
- About 11,800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5–$22
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves girl's sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brand names. Sweatshirts included in this recall have style numbers Q37519, A22090, A393343-3, A79405-226 and A79462-1. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 2T through 16.
The file
- Sold at
- Small retail stores nationwide from February 2008 through November 2008 for between $5 and $22.
- Product type
- Clothing (Children)
- Made in
- China, Pakistan
- Recalled by
- Weeplay Kids LLC, of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Weeplay Kids at (800) 505-0490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weeplaykids.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 18 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
